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Related Manuals for Nikon F55 - F55 35mm SLR Camera
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- Page 1 http://www.mynikon.com.pl INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D—a camera that is sure to Take trial shots make photography a bigger part of your life. Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or Get to know your F55/F55D camera, and be sure to read this manual graduations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................2-11 EXPOSURE MODE ................53-62 Introduction.......................2-3 Auto-Multi Program ....................54-55 Nomenclature......................6-7 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode..............56-57 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display ..................8-9 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ..............58-59 Available Exposure Modes ...................10-11 Manual Exposure Mode..................60-61 Long Time Exposure ....................62 Start Shooting Immediately ................12-13 ADVANCED OPERATION ..............63-70 PREPARATION..................15-24 Exposure Compensation ..................64-65... -
Page 4: Nomenclature
Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 46-47) Built-in Speedlight (P. 40/76) Viewfinder eyepiece Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 73) Self-timer (P. 42)/ Lens release button AF-Assist Illuminator (P. 50)/ Rubber eyecup (P. 73) (P. 19) Red-Eye Reduction lamp (P. 79) Command Dial Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. -
Page 5: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Display
LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display LCD panel Viewfinder display Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 66) Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/48) Centre Partial Metering area (p. 60) Shutter speed Aperture Multiple Exposure Self-timer (P. 42) (P. 69) Battery power (P. 17) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation Flash sync mode (P. -
Page 6: Available Exposure Modes
Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can be divided into two Point-and-shoot exposure mode sections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, : AUTO mode (P. 28) where the photographer can determine various exposure factors. -
Page 7: Start Shooting Immediately
Start Shooting Immediately Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by camera’s power is off (page 16). lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). Confirm focus indicator appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). -
Page 8: Preparation
PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F55D only) • About shutter release button... -
Page 9: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power
Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when travelling. • For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 114. Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock release lever toward indicated direction. -
Page 10: Mount Lens
Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. With G-type Nikkor lens CPU contacts of CPU G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Position lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens Nikkor lens than G-type... -
Page 11: Load Film
Load Film Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, film Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). When the camera back is closed. closed, the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel. -
Page 12: Set Date And Time (F55D Only)
Set Date and Time (F55D only) This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24-hour Changing battery for imprinting clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any exposure Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 44.) imprinting by removing the screw using a screwdriver. -
Page 13: About Shutter Release Button
About Shutter Release Button Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera’s exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter. Lightly press the shutter release button. • When the focus mode selector is set to AF BASIC OPERATION 1 (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is... -
Page 14: Set Focus Mode To Af
Set Focus Mode to AF Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 46 for details.) Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52) (autofocus). -
Page 15: Set Exposure Mode To
Set Exposure Mode to When the exposure mode is set to , the camera automatically controls all About exposure mode the exposure settings. Four exposure modes besides and five Vari-Program modes are available with this camera. Utilising the characteristics of each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with various types of subjects or shooting situations. -
Page 16: Hold Camera And Focus
Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows: on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes to appear in the appears: Subject is in focus. -
Page 17: Release Shutter
Release Shutter Film starts to rewind automatically when the last shot is Confirm that (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject, Continuous Servo taken. AF (page 46) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. -
Page 18: About Metering Systems And Exposure
About Metering Systems and Exposure About Metering Systems and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. Metering Systems As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring BASIC OPERATION 2 subject brightness is very important. -
Page 19: Shooting With Vari-Program
Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close- : Portrait mode Up, Sports Continuous or Night Portrait mode—designed for specific picture- Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of taking situations and photographic images. people. - Page 20 Shooting with Vari-Program —continued : Close-Up mode : Night Portrait mode Use this mode when you are taking pictures up Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night close. It creates a blurred background to accentuate background. Night Portrait mode captures all the your main subject.
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Page 21: Using Built-In Speedlight
Using Built-In Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly Confirm in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in or Vari-Program picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release (except in ). -
Page 22: Self-Timer Operation
Self-Timer Operation You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter camera shake. release button and fully depress the shutter release button. Press (self-timer) button and confirm that appears on the LCD panel. -
Page 23: Imprinting Date/Time (F55D Only)
Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. See page 22 to set date and time. Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2002, January 15, 15:30) Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows: FOCUS OPERATION Year/Month/Day... -
Page 24: Focus Mode
Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Manual focus Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with this camera. • Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the Autofocus viewfinder. -
Page 25: Focus Area
Focus Area This camera’s three focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the among them, depending on the subject’s position in the frame or your desired subject located closest to any of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is composition. -
Page 26: Af-Assist Illuminator
AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus • Lenses with autofocus using the camera’s AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be operation in a dark environment. -
Page 27: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that’s framed outside of the F55/F55D’s three focus areas. Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top priority, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27). -
Page 28: Auto-Multi Program
Auto-Multi Program : Auto-Multi Program Difference between (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) The camera automatically controls exposure to Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you can select achieve correct exposure in any shooting functions such as Flexible Program, Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure situation. -
Page 29: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 : Shutter-Priority Auto sec.) with the Command Dial. Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page Compose picture, confirm focus 88). -
Page 30: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Set the aperture (lens’ minimum to : Aperture-Priority Auto by rotating the maximum) Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens’ Command Dial. minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. •... -
Page 31: Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Exposure Mode : Manual NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Enables you to set both shutter speed ( Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum [Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens’ (largest f-number). -
Page 32: Long Time Exposure
Long Time Exposure Long Time (Time) exposure of more than 30 sec. When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Depress the shutter release button once to open the shutter, then press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. -
Page 33: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure NOTE: Setting Exposure Compensation Compensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achieving under- Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. -
Page 34: Auto Exposure Bracketing
Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV • Shutter speed and aperture in P, aperture in S and shutter speed in A and M exposure mode are bracketed. values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper •... -
Page 35: Auto Exposure Bracketing
Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure —continued Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame. cancelled when the third shot is taken. • Multiple Exposure can be set in P, S, A and M exposure modes. •... -
Page 36: Other Functions
Multiple Exposure —continued Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Exposure Compensation is Number of exposures Compensation value necessary depending on the –1.0 EV number of exposures in multiple Three –1.5 EV exposure since more than one Four –2.0 EV image is exposed in the same Eight or nine –3.0 EV frame. -
Page 37: Film Rewind
Film Rewind Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not The F55/F55D enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the rewind. eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision. Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached. -
Page 38: Available Mode Combinations
Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a G- or D-type lens is attached. Exposure AF-Assist Flexible Exposure Auto Exposure Multiple mode Illuminator Program compensation Bracketing exposure — — — — —... -
Page 39: Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light
Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light Standard TTL Flash Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes • Standard TTL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to M. In This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of Standard TTL Flash, the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure is coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). -
Page 40: Flash Sync Mode Features
Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes can be selected for desired photographic effect : Red-Eye Reduction depending on the conditions when using the built-in Speedlight. In The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to modes, flash is not available even when the subject is dark or backlit. -
Page 41: Using Built-In Speedlight
Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired flash • If is set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position, flash is automatically cancelled. sync mode when a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens is attached. •... -
Page 42: Flash Shooting Distance Range
Using Built-In Speedlight —continued Flash shooting distance range Confirm appears in the viewfinder, make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. Flash shooting distance for the built-in Speedlight changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting. ISO film speed Flash shooting •... -
Page 43: Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations
Using Built-In Speedlight —continued With standard colour print film Available flash sync mode combinations Lens Limitations Red-Eye Exposure TTL Auto Front-Curtain Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Flash Cancel AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 35mm or longer focal length; and at 35mm, 1.5m or longer shooting distance; at mode Flash Sync... -
Page 44: About Depth Of Field
About Depth of F ield About Depth of F ield Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section. Depth of field When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. -
Page 45: Lens Compatibility
Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. G- or D-type AF *1 Metering system automatically switches to Centre Partial Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. lenses give you access to all available functions. (This camera is not *3 This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. -
Page 46: Usable Optional Speedlights
Lens Compatibility Usable Optional Speedlights —continued Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the When a non-CPU lens is attached following table. Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached. Set exposure mode to M with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes are selected, shutter cannot be released.) The camera’s exposure meter cannot be Flash mode... - Page 47 Usable Optional Speedlights —continued Flash photography can be performed using an optional Speedlight attached to NOTE: Standby function of optional Speedlight the accessory shoe of this camera (Non-TTL Auto Flash using the optional Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. Speedlight’s light sensor).
- Page 48 Usable Optional Speedlights —continued Confirm appears in the viewfinder, focus and fully depress Programmed Flash mode the shutter release button to shoot. When the optional Speedlight is attached with the flash mode set to A (Non- TTL Auto Flash) and the exposure mode dial is set to , Vari-Program, P or S, Programmed Flash is performed (camera aperture is automatically controlled according to the film speed).
- Page 49 When flash attachments made by • With the SB-26, 25 or 24, Speedlight performs Front-Curtain Sync even if Rear-Curtain manufacturers other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up Sync is set on Speedlight (Speedlight setting is overridden).
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Page 50: Optional Accessories
Control)—is available for the F55/F55D. Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear-interchange. With the F55/F55D, the filter factor need not be considered except for the R60 filter. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60. -
Page 51: Camera Care
Keep the camera away from water or moisture. When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt water spray. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. -
Page 52: Notes On Batteries
• Film advance speed lowers and number of usable film rolls becomes less at low frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer temperatures. However, battery power may recover when the temperature returns to or service centre. normal. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
The electronic remains, or this warning analogue exposure display appears frequently, remains blinking when the contact authorised Nikon Speedlight is used. dealer or service centre. blinks blinks • Shutter speed is set • Cancel the... -
Page 54: Glossary
Glossary Flash shooting distance range Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic product’s The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting functions. distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each automatic AF Nikkor (including G- and D-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in Speedlight’s flash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration. - Page 55 Glossary —continued Focus Tracking Slow Sync Enables the camera to analyse the speed of a moving subject according to the focus A flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed. Flash shooting in dim light data detected, and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject’s position—at the or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash-illuminated subject against a exact moment of exposure.
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Page 56: Specifications
Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m) • Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) - Page 57 Specifications —continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Film loading Easy loading, automatic prewind with built-in motor; film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number Shutter speeds • In , P, A: Automatically set between 30 and of available exposure) when camera back is closed 1/2000 sec.
- Page 58 Specifications —continued Battery power In LCD panel, with exposure meter on confirmation • for sufficient power • indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking indicates batteries are just about exhausted Usable number of 36- At 20°C At –10°C exposure (24- exposure) film rolls Without flash Approx.
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Page 59: Index
Index AF-Assist Illuminator........Electronic rangefinder......47 Long Time exposure (Time) ....57, 62 Self-timer..........42-43 ......31, 41, 50-51, 74, 82, 94 Exposure Compensation ...64, 74, 106 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode..Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ....10, 29, 34, 55-57, 74, 82, 84, 95 Exposure meter .........17, 24 .....10, 29, 34, 58-59, 74, 82, 84, 95 Single Area Mode ......49, 74... - Page 61 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...
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